While at the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Duke Tobin, the Cincinnati Bengals’ director of player personnel, said wide receiver Jermaine Burton had “ done nothing ” as a rookie to deserve a roster spot with the NFL team. While at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Tobin was asked again about Burton.

The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time, as the team hopes to work out a long-term deal with the star wide receiver. If the Bengals can’t reach a contract with the 26-year-old Higgins before July 15 ...

Higgins will not hit the open market next week, though several Bengals who played big roles last season are set to become free agents.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) talks with his teammates as the Bengals face the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Week 8 matchup at Paycor Stadium Sunday October 27, 2024. Higgins missed the game due to an injury. / Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images